The federal capital of Canberra
Territory of Canberra is surprisingly low compared with another states in Australia: 80 km from north to south and 30km wide.
The hills surrounding the valley, Canberra, gradually moving up in the south and west of the territory of which the south-east to north-west, crosses the Murrumbidgee River.
In 1901 the colonists decided to form the Australian Federation, a federation of states. The problem of choice of the capital among the two candidates – Sydney and Melbourne – has proved so complex that it was decided to build a new capital, following the example of Brazil. Canberra was chosen, located at the foot of the Blue Mountains, midway between the two cities rivals. Won the tender for construction of an American Griffin. He decided to build a city in harmony with nature: an artificial lake and a triangle, which will be concluded for all official institutions and residential areas that are geometrically arranged around the center. Construction then proceeded rapidly, then slowly, so that the town was officially proclaimed capital only in 1927. The crisis of 1929 and the Second World War again slowed the pace of construction. The main idea of the project, the central lake, appeared only in 1963.
Canberra – is the Australian way Brazil, surrounded by a completely renovated landscape. Griffin, an artificial lake, downtown, inscribed in a circle, 12 mln.vnov planted trees. Very strange look of pine and spruce in the country of eucalyptus. But as soon driven away from the capital, as you immediately find yourself in a familiar landscape. In Canberra, very carefully looked after by the green areas, large landing separates one from another suburb. Urban areas are concentrated around major shopping centers with a large selection of goods. The city is the federal government. In addition, Canberra is famous for its cultural traditions.
The new Parliament building is very large and topped with a giant tower. During construction of the hill was taken, but then regained ground in place and raspolozheli on her lawn. The Australians say that this is the only parliament in the world where people go over the heads of their politicians. Architect used local content: on the front terrace of Aboriginal Papunya artists have put a huge mosaic. From this terrace offers a magnificent view of Mount Eynzli (Ainslie), which towers above the lake.
In the area of Yarralumla is a large part of the 70 embassies located in Canberra. Each building has architectural features of a country that is.
The city best explored by bicycle. There are plenty of cycle paths around the lake and parks, so that practically do not have to go on the road.
Fans can rent a pedalo.
Attractions.
Parliament, The Australian War Memorial, Telecom Tower, Botanical Garden (Black Mountain), Diplomatic Area
Many people call Canberra "Truly The natural capital" because it is surrounded on all sides by the Australian bush and looks like a small town in the middle of the vast rural spaces. Not far to the south of Canberra in the Snowy Mountains is the main and the only ski resort in Australia – Thredbo.
Canberra is a tiny town, so it can inspect virtually overnight, so few people stop here for the night. This is mainly done by those who travel by car or bus from Melbourne to Sydney. The most rational way to go in Canberra – is to make a one-day bus tour lasting 14 hours from Sydney. The bus goes from Sydney to Canberra 4 and a half hours, so even a delegation that met with their counterparts in Canberra, tend to live in Sydney.
And there are some hotels in Canberra where you can stay: